Luchasetto Lake Dam

BIG BLACK RIVER· Madison, Mississippi· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Luchasetto Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 67.1% in MS)
Dam Length1,250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge189 cfs
NID IDMS07373

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: MS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Ownership

LUCHASETTO, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Luchasetto Lake Dam?

Luchasetto Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Luchasetto Lake Dam?

Luchasetto Lake Dam is owned by LUCHASETTO, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Luchasetto Lake Dam?

Luchasetto Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Luchasetto Lake Dam?

Luchasetto Lake Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.